Ingrid M. Gjerde (@gjerdeingrid) 's Twitter Profile
Ingrid M. Gjerde

@gjerdeingrid

Major General / Force commander, United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus UNFICYP / Opinions expressed are my own.

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Peacekeeper of the Day: Jan Repko from #Slovakia 🇸🇰coordinates all material support & logistics for the military force at UN Cyprus. Since he deployed in 2015, he has worked with civilian, military and police components as an integrated team. #PeaceBegins #PK75 Slovakia at the UN 🇸🇰🇪🇺🇺🇳

Peacekeeper of the Day:

Jan Repko from #Slovakia 🇸🇰coordinates all material support &amp; logistics for the military force at <a href="/UN_CYPRUS/">UN Cyprus</a>. Since he deployed in 2015, he has worked with civilian, military and police components as an integrated team. #PeaceBegins #PK75 <a href="/SlovakiaUNNY/">Slovakia at the UN 🇸🇰🇪🇺🇺🇳</a>
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Top United Nations official in #Cyprus, Colin Stewart & #UNFICYP's Force Commander, Ingrid M. Gjerde, welcomed the Force Commanders of #UNTSO, UNIFIL ,UN Disengagement Observer Force and Multinational Force &Observers to the United Nations Protected Area in #Cyprus to discuss military operations UN Peacekeeping missions. #A4P

Top <a href="/UN/">United Nations</a> official in #Cyprus, Colin Stewart &amp; #UNFICYP's Force Commander, <a href="/GjerdeIngrid/">Ingrid M. Gjerde</a>, welcomed the Force Commanders of #UNTSO, <a href="/UNIFIL_/">UNIFIL</a> ,<a href="/UNDOF/">UN Disengagement Observer Force</a> and Multinational Force &amp;Observers to the <a href="/UN/">United Nations</a> Protected Area in #Cyprus to discuss military operations <a href="/UNPeacekeeping/">UN Peacekeeping</a> missions. #A4P
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#UNFICYP’s Force Commander, Major General Ingrid M. Gjerde from🇳🇴, welcomed a delegation from the Norwegian Joint Headquarters led by Lieutenant General Yngve Odlo, to discuss the 🇺🇳 efforts to promote peace on the island and to inspect the Norwegian Contingent. UN Peacekeeping

#UNFICYP’s Force Commander, Major General <a href="/GjerdeIngrid/">Ingrid M. Gjerde</a> from🇳🇴, welcomed a delegation from the Norwegian Joint Headquarters led by Lieutenant General Yngve Odlo, to discuss the 🇺🇳 efforts to promote peace on the island and to inspect the Norwegian Contingent.
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Women are affected by war and are vital for successfully preventing and solving conflict. This week I participated in a roundtable discussion on Women, Peace and Security, hosted by the Jordanian Ministry of Social Development and the Norwegian embassy.

Women are affected by war and are vital for successfully preventing and solving conflict. This week I participated in a roundtable discussion on Women, Peace and Security, hosted by the Jordanian Ministry of Social Development and the Norwegian embassy.
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I always enjoy meeting and learning from veterans. Marcelo Martinez and Javier Aghem were part of the first UN Flight contingent in 1994. Thank you and your family for sharing from your service back in the days. #peacekeepers #UN_Cyprus

I always enjoy meeting and learning from veterans. Marcelo Martinez and Javier Aghem were part of the first UN Flight contingent in 1994. Thank you and your family for sharing from your service back in the days. #peacekeepers #UN_Cyprus
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Honored to join women and men highlighting the crucial importance of women participation in the Cyprus #peacetalks. As said by UN Cyprus SRSG Colin Stewart: It is not merely a matter of inclusion, equality, and fairness; it is also smart peacemaking. 💪 Dutch Embassy Cyprus

Honored to join women and men highlighting the crucial importance of women participation in the Cyprus #peacetalks.  As said by <a href="/UN_CYPRUS/">UN Cyprus</a> SRSG Colin Stewart: It is not merely a matter of inclusion, equality, and fairness; it is also smart peacemaking. 💪 <a href="/NLinCyprus/">Dutch Embassy Cyprus</a>
Evgenia Chamilou (@evgeniachamilou) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, acknowledging #inclusivediplomacy & the role of female legal advisors, diplomats & negotiators in the UN Cyprus Talks. Together with ministers, ambassadors, members of Technical Committees & key civil society actors, all supporting the WPS agenda #UNSC1325 📸 UN Cyprus

Today, acknowledging #inclusivediplomacy &amp; the role of female legal advisors, diplomats &amp; negotiators in the UN Cyprus Talks.

Together with ministers, ambassadors, members of Technical Committees &amp; key civil society actors, all supporting the WPS agenda #UNSC1325

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In #UNFICYP, Jan Repko from #Slovakia 🇸🇰 coordinates all material support and logistics for the military. Since he was deployed in 2015, he has worked with civilian, military and police components as an integrated team. #PeaceBegins #PKDay

In #UNFICYP, Jan Repko from #Slovakia 🇸🇰 coordinates all material support and logistics for the military. Since he was deployed in 2015, he has worked with civilian, military and police components as an integrated team. #PeaceBegins #PKDay
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International Day of UN Peacekeepers. We honor the courage, service, and sacrifice of more than one million personnel who have served under the blue flag since 1948 🇺🇳More than 4200 peacekeepers lost their lives in the cause of peace.

International Day of UN Peacekeepers. We honor the courage, service, and sacrifice of more than one million personnel who have served under the blue flag since 1948 🇺🇳More than  4200 peacekeepers lost their lives in the cause of peace.
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Honouring on the International Day of UN Peacekeepers the sacrifice & service of more than a million personnel for the cause of peace 🇺🇳🕊️ It was great meeting last week Major General Ingrid M. Gjerde of Norway as Force Commander of UNFICYP & Dorothea bade Adjutant for Force Commander

Honouring on the International Day of UN Peacekeepers the sacrifice &amp; service of more than a million personnel for the cause of peace 🇺🇳🕊️

It was great meeting last week Major General <a href="/GjerdeIngrid/">Ingrid M. Gjerde</a> of Norway as Force Commander of UNFICYP
&amp; <a href="/BadeDoro/">Dorothea bade</a> Adjutant for Force Commander
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"United Nations peacekeepers are the beating heart❤️ of our commitment to a more peaceful world," said UN Cyprus's Force Commander at the International Day of Peacekeepers commemoration. We salute the dedication & sacrifice of troops serving in Cyprus. 🙌 #PK75 👉ow.ly/ffIR50OyVbm

"<a href="/UN/">United Nations</a> peacekeepers are the beating heart❤️  of our commitment to a more peaceful world," said <a href="/UN_CYPRUS/">UN Cyprus</a>'s Force Commander at the International Day of Peacekeepers commemoration. We salute the dedication &amp; sacrifice of troops serving in Cyprus. 🙌 #PK75

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Today, more than 60 peacekeepers took part in the summer military skills competition. The Mission's Force Commander, Ingrid M. Gjerde, awarded the winning team 🏆 & thanked all peacekeepers for #Serving4Peace in #Cyprus. This year, United Nations Police team also took part in the challenge. #A4P

Today, more than 60 peacekeepers took part in the summer military skills competition. The Mission's Force Commander, <a href="/GjerdeIngrid/">Ingrid M. Gjerde</a>, awarded the winning team 🏆 &amp; thanked all peacekeepers for #Serving4Peace in #Cyprus. This year, <a href="/UNPOL/">United Nations Police</a> team also took part in the challenge. #A4P
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Full & meaningful participation of women in UN Peacekeeping will enhance operational effectiveness & is 🔑 for sustainable peace☮️ Let’s address barriers & utilize lessons learned to achieve gender parity🇺🇳🕊️ Honoured to host roundtable w/ UNFICYP Force Commander Ingrid M. Gjerde

Full &amp; meaningful participation of women in <a href="/UNPeacekeeping/">UN Peacekeeping</a> will enhance operational effectiveness &amp; is 🔑 for sustainable peace☮️

Let’s address barriers &amp; utilize lessons learned to achieve gender parity🇺🇳🕊️

Honoured to host roundtable w/ UNFICYP Force Commander <a href="/GjerdeIngrid/">Ingrid M. Gjerde</a>
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I am grateful for the opportunity to work with so many professional and committed peacekeepers from many nations for a solution to the Cyprus conflict.

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1/2 #PeaceBegins by honouring those who serve the cause of 🕊 in #Cyprus and around the🌏 This morning, #UNFICYPs’ Force Commander, Maj Gen Ingrid M. Gjerde, handed military authority to the Mission’s Chief of Staff, Colonel Ben Ramsay, as she completed her deployment in Cyprus.

1/2 #PeaceBegins by honouring those who serve the cause of 🕊 in #Cyprus and around the🌏

This morning, #UNFICYPs’ Force Commander, Maj Gen <a href="/GjerdeIngrid/">Ingrid M. Gjerde</a>, handed military authority to the Mission’s Chief of Staff, Colonel Ben Ramsay, as she completed her deployment in Cyprus.
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2/2 Major General Gjerde took charge as Force Commander in May 2021 & has led over 800 military personnel across the island. Her service is an example to us all and we wish her all the best as she returns to #Norway 🇳🇴. #A4P #serving4peace #PK75

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Today is MajGen Ingrid Gjerde’s 🇳🇴 last day as Force Commander of the UN Peacekeeping Operation in Cyprus👏 Joining as the 3rd female Commander in any UN Mission, her leadership & commitment have made a lasting impact🙌 We hope to see more female leaders in int'l operations🌍🇺🇳

Today is MajGen Ingrid Gjerde’s 🇳🇴 last day as Force Commander of the <a href="/UNPeacekeeping/">UN Peacekeeping</a> Operation in Cyprus👏

Joining as the 3rd female Commander in any UN Mission, her leadership &amp; commitment have made a lasting impact🙌

We hope to see more female leaders in int'l operations🌍🇺🇳